Paul McKay (footballer, born 1996)

Paul McKay (born 19 November 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a Defender or Midfielder for Airdrieonians.

Paul McKay
Personal information
Full name Paul McKay[1]
Date of birth (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[2]
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre Back / Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Airdrieonians
Youth career
2006–2014 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Doncaster Rovers 1 (0)
2015 → Ilkeston FC (loan) 5 (0)
2015 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 10 (1)
2016–2017 Leeds United 1 (0)
2018–2019 Cardiff City 0 (0)
2019 → Morecambe (loan) 7 (0)
2019– Airdrieonians 23 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:08, 20 February 2020 (UTC)

McKay was born in Glasgow and played youth football with the Doncaster Rovers Academy alongside his studies at Hill House School, before starting his professional career with the club.[4]

Club career

Doncaster Rovers

McKay made his professional debut for Doncaster Rovers on 1 September 2015, in a first Round win in the Football League Trophy against Burton Albion, He started the game which saw Doncaster win 5–3 on penalties after a 0–0 draw.[5][6]

Ilkeston FC (loan)

In October 2015, McKay and his twin brother Jack went out on loan to Ilkeston to gain first team experience.[7]

Leeds United

On 11 January 2016, McKay and his brother Jack both joined Championship side Leeds United for undisclosed fees on two-and-a-half year contracts by then Head Coach Steve Evans.[8][9]

During the 2016–17 pre season, McKay found himself in the first team squad, playing regularly in pre-season due to the departure of centre-back Giuseppe Bellusci and the injury to Liam Cooper.[10][11]

On 29 January 2017, McKay made his Leeds debut against Sutton United in the FA Cup.[12]

McKay and his brother Jack ended their contracts by mutual consent on 17 December 2017.

Cardiff City

On 22 January 2018, McKay joined Cardiff City on a ​2 1⁄2-year deal after an extended trial with the club.[13][14]

In January 2019, McKay joined League Two side Morecambe on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[15]

Airdrieonians

McKay signed for Scottish League One club Airdrieonians in July 2019.[16] Where he has primarily played as a midfielder.

Personal life

McKay's father Willie McKay and his older brother Mark are both football agents.[17] His twin brother, Jack McKay is also a professional footballer.[18]

Career statistics
As of 4 November 2019
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Doncaster Rovers 2014–15[19] League One 0000000000
2015–16[20] League One 0000001[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 0000001010
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2015–16 National League North 10100000000
Leeds United 2016–17[21] Championship 0010000010
2017–18[22] Championship 0000000000
Total 0010000010
Cardiff City 2017–18[22] Championship 0000000000
2018–19[23] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Morecambe (loan) 2018–19[23] League Two 7000000070
Airdrieonians 2019–20[23] Scottish League One 11200003[lower-alpha 2]0142
Career total 283100040333
  1. Appearance in the Football League Trophy
  2. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Cardiff City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 12. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  2. "Sky Sports Scout reports on young defender Paul McKay". Sky Sports. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. Barnes, Stuart (2016). Nationwide football annual : 2016–2017. SportsBooks Limited. p. 479. ISBN 978-1-907524-52-3. OCLC 950638023.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  4. "Donny Bag Dynamic Duo". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. "Doncaster Rovers F.C. Player Profiles". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  6. "Doncaster Vs Burton Albion". Sky Sports. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  7. "Loan Signing: Paul McKay". Ilkeston F.C. 8 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  8. "UNITED COMPLETE DEAL FOR MCKAY BROTHERS". Leeds United. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  9. The Guardian, 17 February 2019 everything a little too cosy in footballs game of family fortunes
  10. "SQUAD CONFIRMED FOR IRISH TRIP". Leeds United. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  11. "WOOD + ROOFE STRIKES SEE OFF ATALANTA". Leeds United. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  12. "MATCHDAY: Sutton United Vs Leeds LIVE". BBC Sport. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  13. "Four new signings link up with the Bluebirds!". Cardiff City FC. 22 January 2018.
  14. Phil Hay (18 December 2017). "Leeds United: Whites twins link up with former boss Warnock at Cardiff City". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  15. "Paul McKay: Cardiff City defender joins Morecambe on loan for rest of season". BBC Sport. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  16. "Diamonds land defender McKay". Airdrieonians FC. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  17. Booth, Dominic (24 January 2019). "Who is football agent Mark McKay, his relationship with Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City and his academy twin brothers?". WalesOnline. Media Wales. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  18. "Paul McKay Signs Pro Contract". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  19. "Games played by Paul McKay in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  20. "Games played by Paul McKay in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  21. "Games played by Paul McKay in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  22. "Games played by Paul McKay in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  23. "Games played by Paul McKay in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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